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Thai Shrimp Salad for 2 Recipe

Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint.
Annette Traverso - San Rafael, California

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.YIELD:2 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint

1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Dash crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 large sweet onion, sliced

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced

2 cups torn leaf lettuce

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers.

2. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.